oil on top of timing chain cover

[rockyracoon]

I just noticed a little oil welling up on top of the t/c cover.I replaced the chain a few weeks ago so im thinking that maybe I didnt seal it up properly
its not leaking bad enough to drip down, it is just sitting in that little valley.
I guess ill try and tighten up the top bolts and see what happens.

 

[86bluecobra]

or maybe its leaking from the distributor. it has a o ring maybe it was damaged?

 

[rockyracoon]

duplicate post below.

 

[rockyracoon]

ya know what thats what I thought at first cause it is welling just below the dizzy and like an inch to the right,but it looks dry right at the dizzy,plus I didnt pull it
when I did the chain.I dunno allways something.well anyways if I end up pulling the cover thatll just give me an excuse to upgrade the cam,I was planning to wait till next winter though.

 

[5spd GT]

Check lower intake where the silicone/gasket seats against the block and the O-ring (as mentioned)...

Did you use a timing cover gasket or just rtv or both?

 

[rockyracoon]

I used a gasket with some permatex spray on adhesive,
to hold the gasket in place.

 

[TheBocSez]

Check lower intake where the silicone/gasket seats against the block

I would lean towards the lower intake leaking